Explore Visual Designer Jobs

Visual designers shape how people experience brands, products, and digital content. Browse vetted Visual Designer opportunities on Ladders, including roles focused on visual identity, web and mobile experiences, marketing campaigns, and product interfaces. Ladders features professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced designers discover opportunities that match their skills and career goals.

What Does a Visual Designer Do?

Visual designers create clear, engaging visual systems across digital and, in some roles, print touchpoints. They develop layouts, typography, color palettes, imagery, icons, and other design elements while maintaining consistency with a brand’s identity. Depending on the position, they may partner with product designers, UX researchers, marketers, developers, and creative directors to bring concepts from brief to launch.

Common Visual Designer Responsibilities

  • Design and refine visual assets for websites, applications, campaigns, and presentations.
  • Apply brand guidelines and contribute to cohesive visual identity systems.
  • Create layouts, prototypes, and design specifications using industry-standard tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
  • Review work for accessibility, usability, quality, and consistency across platforms.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Look For

Employers often seek a strong portfolio that demonstrates visual craft, sound design judgment, and the ability to solve communication or product challenges. Relevant strengths may include typography, composition, color theory, visual storytelling, responsive design, prototyping, and familiarity with tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud. Communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to explain design decisions are also valuable.

Visual Designer Career Opportunities

Visual designers work across technology, media, finance, healthcare, retail, and many other industries. Depending on experience and interests, career paths may lead toward senior visual designer, brand designer, product designer, art director, or design leadership roles. Explore Visual Designer jobs on Ladders to find professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.

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$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping a cohesive design vision, enhancing product quality, and driving customer experience improvements through hands-on leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate brand identity through innovative digital design. Collaborate across functions to create compelling visual experiences that resonate globally, ensuring consistency and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $190K *

Transform the Frontline Worker Network by leading design from concept to launch. Collaborate across teams to create accessible, trusted experiences for deskless workers, balancing user needs and busin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Empower your career by driving innovative product design for a global audience. Collaborate across teams to create impactful user experiences, mentor designers, and influence product strategy while na...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate user experiences by transforming broad concepts into impactful designs for over 2 billion users. Collaborate across teams to drive product strategy, mentor designers, and enhance visual syste...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$39K - $136K *

Join a team that's shaping user experiences through innovative design solutions. Leverage your expertise in UX to create intuitive interfaces, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive user-centered st...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Innovate graphic design solutions for intelligence products, collaborating with analysts to enhance visual communication. Utilize advanced software to create impactful multimedia content, ensuring hig...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Explore your potential as an Experienced UI/UX Designer, crafting user-centric designs for web and mobile products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct usability testing, and contribute t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $207K *

Lead transformative design initiatives by simplifying complex data into intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI workflows, ensuring high-quality product del...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $207K *

Join a team that's redefining product design by transforming complex data into intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead innovative design initiatives and elevate the...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate user experiences by partnering with clients to design intuitive, evidence-based digital solutions across web and mobile platforms, leveraging research and strategic insights to create impactfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative digital design projects by leading discipline-specific modeling, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality BIM outputs. Shape the future of design through advanced software s...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $93K *

Join a team that drives innovation through Virtual Design Construction, leading project implementation and collaboration among field, business units, and corporate teams. Embrace opportunities for men...

Fort Collins, CORemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $93K *

Shape the future of virtual design by leading project implementation and collaboration across teams. Utilize your expertise to resolve issues, mentor peers, and optimize design strategies in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $93K *

Lead the implementation of Virtual Design Construction processes, fostering collaboration between field teams and corporate units. Drive project success through innovative designs, effective communica...

Omaha, NERemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $93K *

Unlock your potential by driving project success with design expertise and collaboration. As a key contributor, you will innovate and mentor, ensuring high standards in virtual design and construction...

Sioux Falls, SDRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$68K - $93K *

Unlock potential by spearheading designs and strategies through collaboration and innovation. Work alongside teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in electrical and automation sectors wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K *

Design dynamic motion graphics and animations for various digital platforms. Collaborate with the creative team to produce engaging content that enhances branding and marketing efforts, while staying...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$68K - $93K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in design and project management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions, mentor members, and ensure quality standards are met while naviga...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to drive...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to optimize...

West Des Moines, IARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize digital project delivery by leading Virtual Design initiatives, enhancing workflows, and managing BIM standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective use of design technology and data...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of Virtual Design by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and drive innovation in project delivery, ensuring cons...

Iowa City, IARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and implementation of Virtual Design standards and workflows, enhancing project delivery through effective use of technology and data. Collaborate across teams to ensure consisten...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion Virtual Design excellence by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and project delivery, ensuring consistent practices and inn...

Bettendorf, IARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Visual Designer do?question toggle

    A Visual Designer creates visual assets and systems for brands, products, websites, applications, and marketing campaigns. The role commonly involves layout, typography, color, imagery, prototyping, and collaboration with creative and cross-functional teams.

  • What skills are important for Visual Designer jobs?question toggle

    Employers often value a strong portfolio, visual design fundamentals, typography, composition, color theory, brand consistency, digital design, and proficiency with tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud. Collaboration and clear communication are also important.

  • What should I include in a Visual Designer portfolio?question toggle

    Show a focused selection of projects that explains the challenge, your role, design decisions, and final outcomes. Include relevant work across visual systems or digital experiences, and make your process and contribution clear.

  • Where do Visual Designers work?question toggle

    Visual Designers work in a wide range of industries, including technology, media, finance, healthcare, retail, and advertising. They may work in-house, at agencies, or with other organizations, depending on the role.

  • How can I find Visual Designer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Visual Designer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing’s qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation details to identify opportunities that fit your experience.